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Am Not Coping

Am Not Coping

I am really not coping at the moment but this is entirely on ME!

This is a message for a few people on here @utopia @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

that I asked could be passed on but it seems that only part of it has been and I understand from the responses that have made it through my emails that I have caused untold distress for some people. I was not going to return because of what I felt I put people through but I especially wanted @utopia and @Former-Member to know that they were not wrong at the time and I was going through a real crisis period. You both held me together for longer than I could myself until the point where my own self-destructive thoughts overwhelmed me.

The entire message that I sent to SANE is below:

I have just viewed the multitude of emails and messages sent from forum members and members of the SANE team – as well as the text and voice message left on my phone.

I have not been able to communicate with anyone since the other night as I have been recovering from what ended up being an unsuccessful attempt to end the pain.

At the time I was in a very distressed state and I did want to stop the pain and all I seemed to achieve is to cause others pain and worry and that is the last thing I wanted to do – I just wanted to end mine and say goodbye to everyone beforehand so my future absence was explained. I should have realised that the message I posted would have concerned some people but I really was not in any state to think about the repercussions for others.

I am so sorry I caused so much distress to others – that is something I will have to hopefully try and live with.

I don’t believe after the concern and anxiety I caused to so many that I will ever be able to return to the forum.

Can someone from the SANE team please explain all this to all those involved and pass on my gratitude for their compassion, concerns and kind words throughout the time I have been part of the ‘forum family’.

Thank you and sorry again for the difficult position I put everyone in.

Zoe7

I do not want any responses from any of you. I just wanted to let you know exactly what has happened and let you know how truly sorry I am for hurting people I have come to think of as friends and family, and who I really care about.

Your support, advice and compassion are what make you all the wonderful people you are.

@utopia and @Former-Member I am so sorry that the trust you placed in me has now been broken because of my actions. I also felt that we had a stronger connection, especially over the last week, and you both helped me in ways I cannot even describe or explain. I was not pulling away from you two - just wanted to pull away from myself. I couldn't cope with my own feelings and no-one or nothing was actually going to be able to stop me at the time. It's now just another failure to add to my list of failures. I really don't know what else to say to you both but to reiterate my heartfelt 'sorry'.

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haha - I'm surprised he actually stayed there @Snowie lol Sit and stay he does pretty well unless there is someone to chase to get attention. Then he won't do either

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Loving your garden pics @Zoe7. Looks like you have some cosy little areas to hang out in.

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Your garden is beautiful @Zoe7

yes don’t forget to water especially now the weather is getting warmer.

We are in for a storm and rain tonight.

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All he needs now is a little crown @Zoe7

Well he did a good job of sitting and staying. You certainly have been busy hun. Well done on achieving so much.

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Great to see you embracing uni @Faith-and-Hope. How long is your course? Hope things are well with the rest of the family. How are they coping with the end of semester pressures?

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@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @BlueBay @soul My garden is my little paradise and I really enjoy being in it when I can. Eventually I can get a few more ferns in the corner - I often sit in there as it is so peaceful. Toby likes to sit on the chair under the arch and yes @Snowie he just needs a crown now lol

The next big job is to do the other side of the garden with the edging and begin to get plants in there. I am going to build a barbecue area there too but there is a tree that needs to be removed first - I hate the thought of taking out a tree but it is growing too close to the underground pipes and needs to come out. That ill be a big job to get it out and also stay away from the pipes - not a job that I can do by myself.

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It sounds perfect @Zoe7. A little refuge from the stuff that makes you anxious. My garden is pretty ordinary but I do take delight in seeing the beauty around me as I walk through the local streets and further afield.

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I love being out there with Toby and sometimes Cat comes out to join us @soul My little world seems to be a bit brighter when I am in the garden with my fur babies. I do have to be more careful in the Sun now though as one of the side effects of one of my meds is photosensitivity and it affects me straight away - my skin swells and itches and burns very easily. Sunscreen slows it up a little but not altogether. That is why I love sitting in the corner under the shade of the trees.

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What a beautiful, peaceful looking garden @Zoe7

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It has taken years to even get to this stage @Sans911 but I am happy with how t is progressing. How are you feeling today? Still struggling Hon?

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